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{{character-infobox
|image=[[File:Expresso.png|250px|]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
|image=[[File:Expresso.png|250px|]]<br>Expresso the Ostrich, as he appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|species=Ostrich
|species=Ostrich
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Spirit]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
}}
}}
'''Expresso''' is an [[Animal Friend]] first appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. He is an {{wp|ostrich}} with the appearance of a regular male one, complete with black and white feathers, but he also wears a pair of sports sneakers. Expresso can run fast and glide through the air by flapping his wings. His name is a portmanteau of "express" and "{{wp|espresso}}," a type of coffee drink.
{{quote2|This crazy bird is a valuable animal to find. Although he can't really fly, he can run even faster than Rambi, and can make long, wing assisted leaps. Expresso's legs, being long and spindly, are not suitable for jumping on enemies. Smaller enemies will crawl right under him, but larger ones are trouble. You can make Expresso flap his wings by repeatedly pressing the {{button|snes|B}} Button.|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' manual, page 24}}
 
'''Expresso the Ostrich''' is an [[Animal Friend]] in the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]], who first appeared in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' as one of four ridable friends (along with [[Rambi the Rhino]], [[Enguarde the Swordfish]] and [[Winky the Frog]]) and also as one of two who are birds (along with [[Squawks the Parrot]]).
 
==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
===''Donkey Kong'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
[[File:Orang-utan Gang.png|thumb|The Kongs riding Expresso in Orang-utan Gang]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', Expresso can run at fast speeds and glide through the air by flapping his wings, but he has no offensive capabilities and has no way to defend himself against threats; some small enemies may pass under his legs, however, leaving him unharmed.
Expresso is an ally in ''Donkey Kong Country''. He is encountered in [[Temple Tempest]], [[Orang-utan Gang]], [[Ice Age Alley]], and [[Misty Mine]]. Expresso cannot defeat any enemies by jumping on them, even harming him in the process. Expresso is unaffected by [[Klaptrap]]s, which pass through his long legs. Expresso's main ability is gliding distances while flapping his wings. Like the other Animal Friends, Expresso has his own bonus stage (named Expresso Bonus! in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version), and the Kongs can enter it by obtaining three [[animal token|Expresso Token]]s. The bonus stage is set in a jungle-themed area, and like other Animal Friend stages, Expresso must collect as many [[mini Animal Token|mini Expresso Token]]s within the time limit in exchange for [[extra life|extra lives]]. The sound effect of when Expresso hits an enemy is identical to the one of a [[Mini-Necky]] being defeated.
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====''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (Game Boy Advance)====
'''Levels''':
[[File:Expresso Racing DKC2 GBA.png|thumb|left|Expresso competing in Expresso Racing in ''Donkey Kong Country 2''{{'}}s Game Boy Advance version]]
*[[Temple Tempest]]
Expresso is a playable character of the [[Expresso's Racing]] minigame in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]''. Both Cranky and his pet Expresso are at [[Monkey Museum|Cranky's Hut]], and before the game's events, Cranky used the "vast fortune" he made from his "starring role" in ''Donkey Kong Country'' to buy Expresso as a pet. However, Cranky wishes to raise Expresso as a racing bird, but his Expresso is too small and weak for racing competitions, so Cranky asks [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong]] to find and obtain [[golden feather]]s, which each increase a bar of Expresso's Power, Speed, Acceleration, or Boost for the Expresso's Racing challenges. Expresso becomes increasingly larger each time a golden feather is given to him. Any time Expresso wins first place in Expresso's Racing, he wins a gold trophy, and when all six trophies are won, Cranky rewards Diddy and Dixie with a [[photograph]] of himself for the [[Scrapbook (Donkey Kong Country series)|Scrapbook]]. Additionally, a photograph of Expresso appears in [[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Animal Antics]], and collecting the photograph causes it to appear under the thirteenth page of the Scrapbook.
*[[Orang-utan Gang]]
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*[[Ice Age Alley]]
*[[Misty Mine]]


===''Donkey Kong Land''===
====''Donkey Kong Land''====
Expresso is an ally in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. It is only one of the two Animal Buddies, the other one being [[Rambi the Rhino]]. Like ''Donkey Kong Country'', Expresso also appears in four levels, in this case, [[Deck Trek]], [[Mountain Mayhem]], [[Landslide Leap]], and [[Collapsing Clouds]], however mostly just in [[Bonus Level]]s. A difference with Expresso is that he can now defeat enemies by jumping on them, including [[Zinger]]s.
Expresso reappears in ''Donkey Kong Country's'' semi-sequel ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. He is one of the game's two Animal Friends, the other being [[Rambi]]. In this game, Expresso's abilities remain largely the same as before, except he can defeat enemies by jumping on them. He can even defeat [[Zinger|Zingers]].


===''Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24''===
'''Levels''':
In the German ''[[Club Nintendo (German magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' magazine comic "[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]", Diddy and [[Dixie Kong]] are briefly seen riding Expresso to an airport.
*[[Deck Trek]]
*[[Mountain Mayhem]]
*[[Landslide Leap]]
*[[Collapsing Clouds]]


===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
Expresso makes a few cameos in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Expresso has a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] that can be unlocked by collecting it when it appears at random in any of the game's modes, such as Vs. matches or the [[Home-Run Contest]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', there is another collectible trophy of Expresso. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Expresso is a Novice-class support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] that takes up one support slot, and during battles, fighters who use the Expresso spirit begin with 30% damage but have increased movement speed.
Expresso reappears in the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. Expresso is apparently bought by [[Cranky Kong]] who uses the "vast fortune" he has made from his "starring role" in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. Cranky has planned on raising Expresso as a racing bird; unfortunately for Cranky, Expresso is extremely small and weak. Expresso can be found, along with Cranky, at [[Cranky's Hut]]. In order to make Expresso big and strong, Cranky tells both [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong]] to find various [[Golden Feather]]s scattered throughout the levels of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''. Each feather given to Expresso raises one of his stats, and makes him larger.


===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===
After becoming big and powerful, Expresso can be raced against other Ostriches in a [[minigame]] known as [[Expresso Racing]]; if Expresso wins a race, he obtains a trophy. If Diddy, Dixie, and Expresso gain all the trophies in the game, they can give them to Cranky to receive a [[DK Coin]] and a picture of Expresso for Wrinkly's [[Scrapbook]].
In the [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] story of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', Expresso makes a cameo appearance as one of [[Rabbid Cranky]]'s [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Boombow|Boombow]] weapons, the [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Expresso Atomizer|Expresso Atomizer]]. The weapon is described as officially licensed Expresso the Ostrich merch. The description also mentions that it has double {{wp|patella|kneecaps}} for authenticity, referencing how bird legs are composed of two intermediary articulations, although they only have one kneecap for each leg.


===Other appearances===
===''Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24''===
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', golden statue of Expresso appears in the background inside the [[Monkey Museum]].
In the German ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' magazine comic "[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]", Diddy and [[Dixie Kong]] are briefly seen riding Expresso to an airport.


Expresso appears in ''[[Picross NP]] Vol. 8'' as one of the images that must be cleared.
===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===
In the [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] story of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', Expresso makes a cameo appearance as one of [[Rabbid Cranky]]'s [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Boombow|Boombow]] weapons, the [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Expresso Atomizer|Expresso Atomizer]]. The weapon is described as officially licensed Expresso the Ostrich merch. The description also mentions that it has double {{wp|Patella|kneecaps}} for authenticity, referencing how bird legs are composed of two intermediary articulations, although they only have one kneecap for each leg.


An Expresso appears in the ''{{iw|jiggywikki|Banjo-Pilot}}'' course Jinxy's Dunes. This was a leftover from the Plain Pursuit stage from the 2003 build of ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]''.
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
Expresso appears as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.


A street name in [[Metro Kingdom|New Donk City]] from ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' is "Expresso Street". One of the store signs on the side of the buildings reads "Expresso Espresso".
==''Super Smash Bros.'' series trophy information==
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
{| border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
|-
! width=100px | Name !! width=100px | Image !! width=200px | Game !! | Description
|-
! rowspan=2 | Expresso
| rowspan=2 | [[File:BrawlTrophy328.png|100px]]
| align=center | '''SNES''' ''Donkey Kong Country''
| rowspan=2 | ''An ostrich friend with sneakers on both feet. Riding Expresso allows for high-speed dashing. As an ostrich, Expresso can't fly, but rapid button pressing can put extra distance on his jumps. This can be used to help Donkey Kong reach distant places.''
|-
| align=center | '''GBA''' ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
|-
|}


===Unused appearances===
===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''===
====''Donkey Kong Racing''====
{|border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%
[[File:Expresso DK Racing trailer.png|thumb|Expresso in the canceled ''Donkey Kong Racing'']]
|-
A stampede of Expressos appears at the start of the trailer for the canceled [[Nintendo GameCube]] title ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''.
!width="10%"|Name
{{br}}
!Image
==Profiles==
!Description
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
|-
*'''Instruction booklet:''' ''This crazy bird is a valuable animal to find. Although he can't really fly, he can run even faster than Rambi and can make long, wing assisted leaps. Expresso's legs, being long and spindly, are not suitable for jumping on enemies. Smaller enemies will crawl right under him, but larger ones are trouble. You can make Expresso flap his wings by repeatedly pressing the {{button|snes|B}} Button.<ref>{{cite|page=24|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' instruction booklet|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|language=en-us}}</ref>
!Expresso
|[[File:Expresso the Ostrich Trophy.png|100px]]
|'''NA:''' ''His name is no joke&ndash;this bird is fast! Despite his size, Expresso is light as a feather and loves to glide through the air. In fact, he was too light to hurt enemies at first! He got a little stronger in Donkey Kong Land, and now jumping on foes is a piece of cake!''
'''PAL:''' ''Just as fast as his name implies! Expresso can't fly, but his running and jumping make up for it. Try not to step on any enemies, though, or he'll get hurt! Unless you're playing the Game Boy title Donkey Kong Land, that is. If you are, he can stomp on fiendish foes to his heart's content!''
|}


====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
==Gallery==
{{SSBB trophy
===Artwork===
|name=Express
<gallery>
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy328.png|100px]]
File:Expresso.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
|appears_in='''SNES''' ''Donkey Kong Country''<br>'''GBA''' ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''{{sic}}
File:Expresso_Ostrich.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
|unlock=Random
File:DK and Expresso.gif|''Donkey Kong Country''
|desc=An ostrich friend with sneakers on both feet. Riding Expresso allows for high-speed dashing. As an ostrich, Expresso can't fly, but rapid button pressing can put extra distance on his jumps. This can be used to help Donkey Kong reach distant places.
File:Diddy_and_Expresso_-_Artwork_-_Donkey_Kong_Country.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
}}
File:DKC_Animal_Buddies.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
File:Expresso_Token.png|An Expresso Token in ''Donkey Kong Country''
</gallery>


====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''====
===Screenshots===
{{SSB4 trophy
<gallery>
|name=Expresso
File:X2_Expresso_Token.PNG|Expresso and a large Expresso token.
|image=[[File:Expresso the Ostrich Trophy.png|100px]]
File:N-Expresso.png|Expresso holds the letter "N" in ''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC).
|category=Series Related
</gallery>
|unlock=Random
|desc=His name is no joke—this bird is fast! Despite his size, Expresso is light as a feather and loves to glide through the air. In fact, he was too light to hurt enemies at first! He got a little stronger in Donkey Kong Land, and now jumping on foes is a piece of cake!
|desc2=Just as fast as his name implies! Expresso can't fly, but his running and jumping make up for it. Try not to step on any enemies, though, or he'll get hurt! Unless you're playing the Game Boy title Donkey Kong Land, that is. If you are, he can stomp on fiendish foes to his heart's content!
}}


====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
=== Sprites ===
{{spirit
|no=153
|name=Expresso
|image=[[File:Expresso.png|100px]]
|series=''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Support spirit|Support}}
|slots=1
|class=Novice
|effects=Trade-Off Speed ↑
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light}} ({{iw|smashwiki|The Light Realm}}); {{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|opponents={{iw|smashwiki|Falco (SSBU)|Falco}}
|conditions='''Rule:''' Slippery Stage
*The stage's platforms are really slippery
*The enemy has increased move speed
*The enemy falls slowly
|stage={{iw|smashwiki|Green Hill Zone}}
|song=The Map Page / Bonus Level
}}
 
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Expresso.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
ExpressoDKC.PNG|''Donkey Kong Country''.
ExpressoCrate.png|Expresso's Animal Crate.
Expresso DKL.png|''Donkey Kong Land''
Expresso DKL.png|''Donkey Kong Land''
Expresso DKCGBC sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC)
Expresso DKCGBC sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC)
Expresso DKC2 GBA sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA)
Expresso DKC2 GBA sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA)
DKP03 Expresso.png|''Diddy Kong Pilot'' (2003, reused in ''Banjo-Pilot'')
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=エクスプレッソ
|JapR=Ekusupuresso
|JapM=Expresso
|Rus=Экспрессо
|Rus=Экспрессо
|RusR=Ekspresso
|RusR=Ekspresso
|RusM=Expresso
|RusM=Expresso
|Spa=Expresso
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[[Cranky Kong]] references Expresso in the ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' instruction booklet<ref>{{cite|quote=A more tragic looking bunch of useless no-hopers you'll never see! I liked Expresso and Winky--where have they gone?|author=[[Cranky Kong]]|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet}}{{page needed}}</ref> as well as in the ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' instruction booklet.<ref>{{cite|author=Cranky Kong|quote=I just hope they've included poor old Winky and Expresso this time instead of that [[Rambi|bone-brained rhino]] that always seems to get in the games.|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction booklet}}{{page needed}}</ref>
[[File:Expresso DK Racing trailer.png|thumb|Expresso in the canceled ''Donkey Kong Racing''.]]
 
*The name "Expresso" is a combination of the words ''espresso'' (a coffee drink) and ''express'' (meaning "fast").
==References==
*Multiple Expresso appeared in the trailer for the canceled game ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''.
<references/>
*Expresso can be found in the course Jinxy's Dunes in the game ''Banjo-Pilot''.
*[[Cranky Kong]] references Expresso in the ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' instruction manual by saying, "''A more tragic looking bunch of useless no-hopers you'll never see! I liked Expresso and Winky--where have they gone?,"'' as well as in the ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' instruction manual with, "''I just hope they've included poor old Winky and Expresso this time instead of that bone-brained rhino that always seems to get in the games."''
*Although he never appeared in the original game, official artwork of his [[Monkey Museum]] included in the manual of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' also includes Expresso in place of [[Winky]].
*When Expresso touches an enemy or gets touched by an enemy, his scream is the same as when [[Mini-Necky|Mini-Neckies]] are defeated in the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] version of ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*A street name in [[Metro Kingdom|New Donk City]] (from ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'') is "Expresso Street". Additionally, one of the store signs on the side of the buildings reads "Expresso Espresso".
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